Alex Hales out of Indian Premier League due to bubble fatigue | Cricket News

Alex Hales has spent the past four months in bio-bubbles and has now decided to protect his mental wellbeing by pulling out of playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League

Alex Hales is out of IPL

Alex Hales has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League due to bubble fatigue

He was due to play for Kolkata Knight Riders but, having spent the past four months overseas in restrictive bio-bubbles, has decided to protect his mental wellbeing.

Hales played in the Big Bash and the Pakistan Super League.

He tested positive for Covid in Australia and withdrew from the PSL before later re-joining the tournament.

He will now spend time at home to recover and prepare for the English domestic season.

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